Portret van Paul Delaroche 1853

"Portret van Paul Delaroche" (1853) is a lithograph by Jules Gabriel Levasseur, depicting the French Romantic painter Paul Delaroche, renowned for his historical and literary subjects. Levasseur, born in 1823, is known for his portraiture and lithographic works. This intimate portrait shows Delaroche in a contemplative pose, resting his chin on his hand. The delicate lines of the lithograph capture the sitter’s thoughtful expression and the artist’s attention to detail. The artwork is now held in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century French art.